Men argued that women wanted slaves in order to be free of their domestic obligations, while using their wives as a symbol of what their social status was. Buying a slave improved a family’s prestige. It showed a man’s dominance and the purchase of a slave affected both morals and status. By becoming a tem player in the pro-slavery argument, made a powerful impact in justifying condescension. This position gave them perfunctory power in society (Clinton). Superiority was key in order for a woman to find their place in society. Superiority created expectations for women whether or not they owned slaves. Only a small sector of the population in the South, owned slaves. However, those select few set the bar high for the South. Due to the Southern doxies, women were very eager to meet a certain ideal. In reality, being a plantation wife, wasn’t the easiest thing in the world; however, they had to appear to be perfect.
Men argued that women wanted slaves in order to be free of their domestic obligations, while using their wives as a symbol of what their social status was. Buying a slave improved a family’s prestige. It showed a man’s dominance and the purchase of a slave affected both morals and status. By becoming a tem player in the pro-slavery argument, made a powerful impact in justifying condescension. This position gave them perfunctory power in society (Clinton). Superiority was key in order for a woman to find their place in society. Superiority created expectations for women whether or not they owned slaves. Only a small sector of the population in the South, owned slaves. However, those select few set the bar high for the South. Due to the Southern doxies, women were very eager to meet a certain ideal. In reality, being a plantation wife, wasn’t the easiest thing in the world; however, they had to appear to be perfect.